Friday, September 11, 2015A SPECIAL FRIDAY SUPPLEMENT

Let the show begin

Head turners at the NADA Auto Show

MovERS&ShAkERSSM&

Panchase and expectations

Hike oN A wHim

Top of the line helmets available

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M&S Team

Editor-In-Chief: Akhilesh Upadhyay Sub-editors: Astha Chand, Binit Raj Bana,

Tsering Ngodup Lama, Feature Writer: Shreya Sharma

Contributors: Gaurav PoteDesign & Layout: MP Marasini Photographer: Nirnit Tandukar

On Cover: Deepika Prasain, Car Courtesy: Datsun GoMUA: Bidisha Shakya, Cover Photography: Sanjog Rai

Get set... Go!The NADA Auto Show is set to rev up its

engines once again for the 11th time. So, to celebrate that, we’ve dipped a few of our

pages into the theme of auto. This week, we’ve brought you some of the latest that the auto world has to offer.

As well as that, we’ve been a busy bunch at the M&S office recently. There’s so much going on and we’ve got some exciting new things to share with you guys but the revelations will come in due time—and we hope you’ll love it as much as we do.

For now, one of the things that we can share with you is that we’re gearing up for our 100th issue—yes, it really has been that long! So, keep an eye out on our social media pages—Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—to know how you can be a part of it; after all, we’d be nowhere without you. Hope you’re ready for the ride?

Enjoy your weekend!

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Our top story this week showcases the major frontrunners in the 11th NADA Auto Show. We feature some of the latest wheels that are set to invade the Nepali auto market and to make things easier for you, we’ve got all the details that you would need to decide the wheels that are most suitable for you. —Pages 2 & 3

For M&S Inspire, we spoke to Suman Pandey, a tourism entrepreneur, about him changing the face of Nepali tourism, how his passion lies in promoting tour-ism and being an explorer himself. —Pages 4

We spent a nice relaxing Saturday at Gokarna Forest Resort. Our Bite Right this week features some of the deliciousness that we got our hands on. We can’t be blamed if you cancel all your other plans for tomorrow! —Pages 10

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Ready. Get set. GO! Watch Deepika Prasain channel her inner

Megan Fox on this week’s behind-the-scenes.

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Much to the delight of those who love wheels and the mighty machines that run on it, the 1 1 t h N e p a l

A u t o m o b i l e D e a l e r s ' Association (NADA) Auto Show is all set to kick-start from September 15 and end on 20. Though the year might have kick-started on a positive note for the auto industry, sales plummeted after the earth-quake. But as the auto show marks the beginning of the busy festive season for the industry, stakeholders are hopeful that the poor run of sales will come to an end. The six-day mega event will be held at the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall and will fea-ture more than 18 two-wheeler, 14 four-wheeler passenger car and five commercial vehicle brands.

But before you think the auto show is just about things on wheels, there will also be stalls exhibiting spare parts, acces-sories and, to help you own your dream vehicle, financial institutions offering loans and insurance.

Rupesh Sharma Bhatta, Assistant General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the sole authorised distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal says, "NADA is an excellent platform for auto companies like us to showcase our offerings and for the general public to go through various brands and products all under a single roof."

Sipradi Trading (ST), the authorised distributor of Tata vehicles, caught the fancy of many visitors at the last year's show with their concept SUV brought in to Nepal just for the event. Arjun Karki of ST says, "The NADA Auto Show is timed in a way that we introduce our schemes and even launch new vehicles for the festive season." ST’s target is to sell 500 units during the festive season.

Apart from product launch-es and brand showcase, inter-national auto shows are seen as opportunities by automak-ers to showcase their concept p r o d u c t s , t h e i r f u t u r e machines. Even though NADA Auto Show may not have reached such a point but as TATA’s bold move last year shows, perhaps the time isn’t far when Nepalis can start see-ing concepts vehicles regu-larly, which, if nothing, will certainly increase the footfall.

Let the show begin Have all your automobile needs answered at the

country’s only automobile exhibition show—the NADA Auto Show. By Tsering Ngodup Lama

Machines to watch out for at NADA

Volkswagen SciroccoT

he three-door sporty coupe from the German automakers, Scirocco 1.4L TSI dishes out 160 bhp at 5,8000 rpm, so pow-er is something you will always have under

your foot, literally! And it’s not just the looks and performance that will floor you. The interior is also nicely done and is feature-packed as well, which includes wheel security system with ex-tended anti-theft protection, park distance control acoustic warning signal, cruise control, six airbags and many more.

Datsun GoA hatchback that took the auto

industry by storm, Datsun Go has a powerful 1.2L petrol

engine. With an ergonomic gear shift and unique parking brake position, take full advantage of the best in class turning radius and ground clearance. Spacious on the inside with plenty of room in the boot, Go is a complete practi-cal package for a hatchback.

Tata Zest AMTT

ata has recently added Zest AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) line to their already popular Zest

range of sedans. Zest AMT is available in two variants, XMA and XTA, both equipped with a quadrajet 1.3L Turbo-charged VGT engine under the hood. The XTA, which is the top variant, has features like dual airbags, rear parking sensor, ABS with EBD and CSC (Corner Stability Control), steering mounted controls and daytime running lights.

Hyundai CretaT

he compact SUV from the Korean auto giant will definitely be one of the stars at the auto show. Available with both diesel

and petrol engine, the SUV boasts a push-button start, electrically adjustable outside mirror, fully automatic air-condition with mood change bar and cluster ioniser, and safety features like Electronic Stability Control

(ESC). Creta is definitely worth stopping by at the auto show.

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Ford Figo AspireT

he most striking feature of the car is its nose, which resembles a certain reputed British car

brand, but it’s not just the exterior that scores, the interior is plush and technology packed too. Engine options include 1.2L Ti-VCT and 1.5TI-VCT petrol and 1.5L TDCi diesel.

Hero Xtreme SportsU

nveiled as a new variant to the Xtreme series, Xtreme Sports stands for more than just a few cosmetic changes. The engine is powered by a 149.22 cc air

cooled engine that churns out 15.6 bhp at 8,500 rpm. The stylish headlamp features LED lights, new body graphics, and the split seats give the bike a sporty look. The bike is available with rear disc brakes as well.

Vespa A

vailable in two models VX and S, these iconic machines house a 125 cc engine with max torque of 10.6

Nm at 6,000 rpm. Built on a sturdy full steel monocoque chassis, its hereditary good looks has swooned generations for years. But just make sure you don’t call it a scooter, for it’s a Vespa, and if you don’t know what the difference is, well let’s just say—everything.

Aprilia DORSODURO 750 ABS

With the best of both worlds, sports bikes and supermotards, this devil of a motorcycle from

the Italian manufacturer is an instant attention grabber. Powering the mean machine is a 750 cc, 9 V twin engine

that produces a staggering 92 bhp at 8,750 rpm. There are three riding modes to choose from sports, touring and rain: sports mode for instant power, touring for a smooth long rides, and rain mode for grip and safety while riding on slippery surface.

Auto loan The best is always on show at NADA but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s far from your reach. Nepal-Bangladesh Bank is offering auto loan at the event at an interest rate of 8.99 % per annum with financing up to 90%. The auto loan facility is available for new as well as second-hand vehicles. With the maximum tenure is eight years, the process is hassle free and the loan will be provided within three working days with a processing fee of 0.5%.

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Suman Pandey’s unfailing passion for travel and his willingness to take calcu-lated risks has made him into one of the most

acclaimed names in the Nepali tour-ism industry. His life is one with numerous journeys, challenges and accomplishments–as the chairman of PATA, the CEO of Fishtail Air and the conceiver of the innovative Everest Skydiving. With so much more to explore, the traveller in him is not to rest anytime soon. What were your childhood aspi-rations?

I loved travelling as a kid, but times were different then. It was funny how everyone wanted to be either a doctor or an engineer—and I was no exception. I studied biol-ogy with a desire to pursue medi-cine. But I realised early on that my interests lay elsewhere, and I want-ed to switch to engineering. Though I got an opportunity to pursue the subject in India, I chose to graduate in economics in Nepal instead. That was when I started my journey in tourism by going on treks with fel-low students and learning more about the sector.Tell us about the birth of

Explore Himalaya and the struggles.

S t a r t i n g E x p l o r e Himalaya two decades ago with no money and only some experience was the ultimate bet. I put my house as collateral to come up with the commencement capital. The tour-ism sector had become saturated at the point and the Maoist insurgen-cy brought several challenges. However, I learned to strategise accordingly. Tourism industry in Tibet was still in its infancy, and I became a facilitator between Tibet and Western tour operators to estab-lish Explore Himalaya in the inter-national market. When the bet paid off, I knew I could sleep in peace.The risk you took worked; what made that possible?

I had countless sleepless nights because I was taking a major risk and I had quit my job to start some-thing on my own—I was scared of losing my only house. The respon-sibility to financially support my family made it all the more frighten-ing and my father’s demise took an emotional toll on me. But all these challenges kept me on my toes. I never got complacent, and I was

always there to capitalise on any opportunity that presented

itself. Today, I stand at a place of some certainty but there is still so much to do and so many risks to take.Your efforts in tourism have been acknowledged with Suprasiddha Gorkha Dakshin Bahu and a Lifetime Achievement Award. How does that motivate you?

It’s humbling to have your efforts recognised but what gives me moti-vation, more than anything else, is that I love what I am doing. It’s like I’m getting awarded for enjoying my life. I never got into the sector for the acclaim or the status. The traveller in me spun everything into action. More than any award, I take pride in the fact that I never com-promised my dignity, integrity and credibility to get this far.What’s your idea of a life well-lived?

I have travelled tirelessly and met people from every social stratum and walks of life. It taught me that contentment is the greatest indica-tor of your success and a major ingredient of a life well-lived. My sole aim in life is to fulfil my mis-

sions and projects—that’s what makes my life worth living. I still feel like the same person I was 25 years ago and I have the same ener-gy and excitement to work every day.Post-quake, the tourism sector seems shaky. What do you see unfolding now?

Our endeavours post-quake are guided towards presenting every stage in the restoration process as a tourism product. Tourists can be involved in charity campaigns and volunteering oppor tunities. National and international experts have suggested we move forward in this direction; our efforts are chan-nelled accordingly. A message to young tourism entrepreneurs in the country?

The scope for development of Nepal lies in three major sectors: water, human resource and tourism. Among these, tourism is the one with the most prospects—in terms of foreign revenue, cultural exchange and technological transfer. The most lucrative part about the sector is that it is a micro-enterprise. You don’t need much investment to start and the scope, in Nepal and beyond, is unlimited.

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NOt all thOse whO waNder are lOst Suman Pandey has delved deep into the tourism industry—from adventure to aviation—and has met nothing but success. By Shreya Sharma

BOrNIn a middle class family. He discovered his love for travel at an early age.

discOveriNg his PassiONGraduated from Aa-darsha Vidhya Mandir and later joined Birendra Sainik for an Intermediate degree in Science with a desire to pursue medicine.

the waNderer iN himThe desire to change his career path from medicine to engineering, and finally to business prompted him to join Tri-Chandra College to study Economics.

learNiNg ON the jOBHimalayan Expedition came as an oppor-tunity to learn more about the ins and outs of the industry; he worked as the general manager for eight years.

the start Of sOmethiNg NewHe founded Explore Himalaya and his prior experience served as the founda-tion for it to grow into something big.

awardiNg asPiratiONsHis contribution in making the tourism business what it is today was awarded with the prestigious Suprasiddha Gorkha Dakshin Bahu.

diviNg iNtO POssiBilitiesIntroduced Everest skydiving for the first time in Nepal and later went onto start Pokhara skydiving in 2009.

maN Of the Year He was also recog-nised as Tourism Man of the Year 2010

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Moto madness

There are a lot of bumps that we’ve crossed with our trusty ve-hicles; which is why, almost everyone you ask has a favourite, funny or memorable moment. Here are some.

Neelam Chand, Miss Global Nepal, 2012 The most memorable one is with my first ever ride. In the excitement, instead of riding in the small area behind the showroom, I went straight on to the road—without a helmet. As soon as I saw a traffic policeman, I took a U-turn where it wasn’t allowed and I nearly got hit. I took a deep sigh of relief only after reaching the showroom.

Dikesh Malhotra, President, IMSDuring my University days, I got a Mercedes and that was the only reason I would be excited to go to class every day! Post my Turkish Airlines crash, my car has been my best friend. Recently, I drove all the way to Surkhet, much to the amusement of many, but I feel safest driving!

Sadichha Shrestha, Miss Nepal, 2010It was my first time driving alone. I went to the office and got out a little early to avoid the traffic. As I reached home, my mother was waiting. She was more anxious and excited than I was! By the time I was home, I was drenched in sweat. I felt a huge sense of achievement that day.

Nischal Basnet, DirectorI would say that some of my favourite auto memories include the time I had just made my driving license. My father had bought me my first bike and whenever I would ride my bike, I would always go towards the traffic policemen who were standing on the road and hope that they would ask me for my driving license. Sadly, I got asked only when I hadn’t carried it. I used to beg them to leave me and let me go. Now whenever I recall those days, I realise just how stupid I was.

We asked a few people to share their favourite auto-related memory, so far. By Astha ChandAfter my exer-

cise, I drink green tea (I drink around four to five cups every day). Breakfast varies between fruit, muesli or brown bread sandwich

based on my mood.

My recordings

are usually scheduled for the afternoons. If I’m not travelling for work, I stay at home curled up

with a book sipping green tea.

8AM

1PM

Reading helps me prepare for a good night’s sleep. Of late,

Sidney Sheldon’s Chasing Tomorrow and Paulo

Coelho’s Adultery have caught my fancy.

11PM

Time for a

healthy lunch—roti and dal. I am not a huge fan

of rice and only have it once or twice a week depending on how much my mother

nags me about it (laughs).

12PM

Shreya Sotang is an avid reader and an introvert at heart who lives life as it comes.

I keep my dinner light—it’s either muesli

or roti. I’ve recently lost weight and it has added to my confidence. I’m trying

to keep my weight in check.

8PM

with shreYa sOtaNg, siNger

my DAily breAD

I try to go to Madhushama as often

as possible to make sure things are going well. If not, I am usually around

Jhamsikhel with my friends.

6 PM

I wake up around seven-ish and start

my day with a glass of hot lemon and honey that is followed by half an hour of stretching and cardio.

During cheat days, I take it easy.

7AM

I am currently planning my cover

song. My song Ali Ali released recently and an-other one is due around Dashain. The prepara-

tions keep me busy.

4PM

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VibrantAs any budding metropolitan, Kathmandu

has its own pulsing subculture which was on show last weekend in full voice and spirit.

Be FeStive: La Foire aNNueLLe The first annual festive fair by Be Labels

previewed exclusive saree designs by Bijay Gautam and Drape Democracy at

the Embassy Restaurant.

FriDay Night: rato MatoThe Jhamsikhel restaurant celebrated its new beginning with much fare as it

reopened its door at Lazimpat. PHOTO COURTESY: AVISHEK GHALE

Thoughts on threadsEenie, meenie...Oh, stop it you...

Kickin’ it old skoolThe yellow fellow

Them pearls

Frowns upside down

Subekshya KhadkaWhat did I miss?

The x-factor

Ramesh...Suresh... Neha Banu Smile a little smile

inside and out

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VibrantAs any budding metropolitan, Kathmandu

has its own pulsing subculture which was on show last weekend in full voice and spirit.

otaku Next iSSue LauNCh aND CoSpLay

Fans were out in colours as Otaku Next, a Nepali manga magazine, launched their sophomore

issue with a vivid cosplay competition.

MetaL For NepaLThe worldwide fundraising initiative ended with a bang at the Bhrikutimandap Ground

last Saturday. Heavy hitter Indian metal bands performed with local artists on the first

ever dual-stage concert in Nepal. PHOTO COURTESY: LABESH SHRESTHA & PRAMIN MANANDHAR

Selfie time

Pick a side Hado ken!!!

Our poker face

Mario Sister? To victory Cheshire no smile? Play me a lullaby

Slow it down

The hairs fall

I’ll put a spell on youNothing else matters

Abhiskeh KC Let me hear you scream Hear me roar In the zone

Together for Nepal

inside and out

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JourNey oN

Whoever said “The best trips are the o n e s t h a t a r e unplanned” said it right. Over a ran-

dom conversation with friends, one winter evening in Pokhara, Sarah Catherine from Australia and John Bernett from France professed their desire to under-take a short hike before they headed off to the Annapurna Base Camp. Dawa, a dear friend and a trekking guide, aloofly recommended Panchase, a beautiful Gurung village. And in the next few minutes all four of us were in agreement to trek to Panchase the next morning. But with dawn, we had another friend, Ola, join us and we set off on our journey.

Our trek kicked off from Chorepatan at 9 am. Carrying a guitar and a djembe, we defi-nitely didn’t look like a usual group of trekkers—we were an odd sight indeed! After an hour and half of walking we reached the Peace Pagoda, where we stopped to refuel and take in the view. The Phewa Lake dominated the vista as groups of hovering paragliders crowd-ed the sky above it. An hour shy from noon, we hit the trail. Our path meandered through cascading waterfalls, colourful rhododendron trees and sleepy villages. The only other trek-kers we met were a German couple heading back to Pokhara. Floored by the beau-ty of Panchase, the couple’s description of the village served as fuel to power our tired limbs further forward.

At four in the afternoon, we reached Bhumdi village where Dawa had booked rooms for the

night. A beautiful village with terraced farms and green hills, it was the calmness of it all, with only birds chirping in the distance, that won me over. That night we tried some local millet liquor, and as Sarah played the djembe and John the guitar, we sang some old school blues under the starry night.

It was yoga time, early next morning. Sarah, a yoga enthu-siast, taught us some poses which the four of us followed like a bunch of obedient school children. Perhaps it was the fresh air or the serenity of the place, but it was the first time I actually had fun practicing yoga. Post-breakfast, we bought our supplies and headed out,

our sights set on Panchase at a height of 2,000m above sea level.

The six straight hours of walking took us through a forest-covered trail that twice opened into beautiful mead-ows. Around four in the after-noon, we reached a small ridge from where we had the first glimpse of our endpoint—the village of Panchase. After a steep descent that lasted for 10 minutes, we finally walked into the quaint Gurung village flanked by massive hills and

snow clad mountains.We made our way to our

rooms in the Happy Heart, a small lodge run by three sis-ters. After our firewood-cooked dal bhaat dinner, we met a Swedish guy staying at the same hotel, who played the guitar as if he had magical fingers, and not surprisingly, weended up having a jamming session. Though the trip was so much more fun than I had initially thought, the best part was yet to come.

Early next morning, we

walked up to a hilltop housing a small pond to watch the sun rise over the mountains. Pretty soon the first rays of sun gently swept over the soft white moun-tains painting them into golden colossi. It was like a master-piece being drawn right in front of my eyes. Awestruck with all that we had beheld, we headed back to the village where a breakfast of millet pancake and omelette awaited us. We just lazed around sunbathing for a few hours and with heavy hearts we set off for Pokhara

at noon. We took a different shorter route on our way back and the steep descent proved to be quite a tough one for my legs. By the time we reached Gadhichina it was already 5:30 pm and the last bus to Pokhara had already left half an hour ago. With no option but to walk for another hour, we dragged ourselves to Pame near Lakeside from where we caught a cab home, and with that came an end to our impromptu hike. As told to Tsering Ngodup Lama.

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Spirited away on the back of whims, a hike to a Gurung village above Pokhara exceeded expectations. By Tenzin Choenyi Lama

Make it possiblehow to reach there: The best way to reach Panchase is by trekking through Peace Pagoda-Bhumdi-Panchase route. But if you have limited time, then you can catch a bus from Pame, Lakeside. The bus will drop you off at Sidhaney and from there a 3-hour walk will take you to Panchase.where to stay: There are only a few hotels at the village, so it’s best to book in advance. Happy Heart (9846066781) is a great option. The rooms are spartan but clean, and the owners are amazing cooks. tips: The best time to go is during late September to November and February to April. Carry warm clothes as temperatures could drop significantly and sleeping bag is a must.

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The Windows 10 at first glance looks very clean, modern and interactive. It is straight to the point

and is nothing outrageous or flashy. It’s pretty fast and running the operating sys-tem on an old PC desktop or laptop will not be a problem.

Unlike the Windows 8, the Windows 10 tucks the tile-based interface under the Start Menu. Yes, the Start Menu is back and it is a sight for sore eyes. This just goes to show that Microsoft is going to the basics to build something more modern. And if you’re not a fan of the pre-installed apps that come with the installation, you can simply remove or uninstall them outright and start from scratch—an easy way to personalise. Everything that you need is integrated in the Start Menu, with apps, features and so on. And absolutely no digging around is required if you ever find the need to locate something, a la Windows 8. And if all else fails, there’s an “Ask Me Anything” search bar that caters to your every need.

the Built-in appsThe major change in the

Windows 10 is not getting the Windows app automatically in full screen mode by default. All the apps are win-dowed and set to the user’s liking. However, the biggest g a m e ch a n g e r i s t h e Microsoft Edge, the replace-

ment to the Inter net Explorer. Edge is visibly fast and pleasant to work with. This very well may be the death of third party brows-ers and the infamous IE in Windows. A mention worthy new improvements is the Edge’s Reading View option that lets you focus on the reading material on a site without the distraction of unwanted content.

CortanaCortana, a virtual per-

sonal assistant, has a major presence in Windows 10. Microsoft expects Cortana to change the way we use computers, and it does so by finding you anything with just a voice command, be it on the web or your PC. But it does fall short off the mark because it just doesn’t seem

practical to talk to your PC when typing is easier, espe-cially since the voice recog-nition is not as fine-tuned just yet. However, these are just early day and updates are sure to follow, until then Cortana is more than useful to do the basics such as search for files, opening apps and finding settings.

ConclusionWindows 10 is the com-

pany’s boldest push yet for its plans of a sole operating system for all platforms, and that means the experience just gets better if you use Windows on multiple devic-es. It is faster, simpler and pleasant to use, and since Microsoft is allowing free upg rades to al l valid Windows users, there’s no reason not to switch.

A WINDOW TO A FAMILIAR NEW WORLD

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the best features of Windows 10n Free updaten Cortanan Revamped start menun Edge browsern Xbox app and streaming

how to upgrade to the Windows 10n steP 1: Download the Windows 10 ISO image from Microsoft’s web site. Alter-natively, you can download the web installer from the same page and just choose

to upgrade your PC, which is the easiest option.n steP 2: If you are install-ing on a regular PC with Windows already on it, you’ll be prompted immediately to start the upgrade process (assuming that your com-puter already has Windows 7 or 8 installed).n steP 3: Install it mostly by clicking the ‘Next’ button, making sure to choose ‘Upgrade’ when prompted. n NOte: You need a valid Windows license key for 7, 8, or 8.1 in order to perform the upgrade.

Microsoft recently launched the new Windows 10 with plans of going back to the basics. We take a quick look. By Biraj Singh Chettri

fAb APP

Give your app idea legsNcell App Camp calls for innovative app concepts.

Apps are ruling the word. And now more than ever, apps developing has become

genuinely exciting and lucrative business, given you have an idea that works. In 2014 alone, players of Candy Crush spent more than $1.33 billion on in-app purchases. Now, you think you have an idea that will bring something new and innovative to the market, but what do you do? Ncell has come out with the Ncell App Camp just do give a helping hand. On its second outing, the app conclave is looking for mobile application ideas that you think will work in Nepal’s context and can be scaled up at an inter-national level. Or if you already have made a prototype and

want to turn it into a business, you are welcomed as well. The submission date is on September 20, and then the mobile service providers will select the best 150 ideas to mentor and train. This year, apps will be judged under four categories (Games and Entertainment, Tourism, Health and Utilities). The best team in each category wins a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakhs, and a

grand winner from among them wins an additional cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs. Ncell has already launched a separate app, which can be downloaded from Google Play-store, for news and updates.the BeNefitsn Get opportunity to turn your innovative app idea into reality.n Get advice on creating business ideas over pre-event seminars and the main event.n Get inspired by local and inter-national mentors and speakers.for more info: http://ncellappcamp.comidea submission date: September 20, 2015 —BiNit raj BaNa

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Hit List airs the Top Ten Songs of the week gone by

1 timilai, Aarogya ft.Robs, Last Week: 3

2 Syndicate, Bipul Chettri, Last Week: 2

3 Mayalu Muhar, Santosh Lama, Last Week: 1

4 Sannani, Rohit John Chettri, Last Week: 4

5 Mauna Bratha, The Shadows, Last Week: 8

6 phool ko thunga, Kailash Kher,Susma Rana, New Entry

7 pilayo Sathile, Shiva Pariyar, Last Week: 10

8 Nayan Bhari, Kiran Ijam Limbu, Last Week: 9

9 paagal, Juna Prasai, New Entry10 Chhutne Bela, Rabindra Rai,

Last Week: 6

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In the spirit of celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday, this book is written by one, Jawaharlal Nehru for his daughter, Indira Gandhi—probably one of the most famous father-daughter duo. Nehru wrote a series of letters for his then 10 year old daughter who was spending her summer in Mussoorie. In these, he wrote about how and when the earth was made and about evolution—not exactly a fun father-daughter bonding theme but interesting nonetheless. ekta Books; 154 pages; Rs 478.40

LetterS FroM a Father to hiS

Daughter

hero

genre: Romancelength: 2 Hrs

director: Nikhil Advanicast: Govinda, Sooraj

Pancholi, Athiya Shetty, Salman Khan, Vinod Khanna

Though, from the trailers, it seems like a run-off-the-mill gangster-that-turns-good and falls-in-love-with-the-girl-he-kidnaps kind of story, it’s the performances of the star-kids that has got people waiting for this film.

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This past weekend we headed to the exquisite Gokarna Forest Resort to try out their famous barbecue brunch. When we got there, the place was already packed with

beaming guests enjoying the weekend and adding to the ambience. As we settled into our designated table, the jovial Marketing Executive Tsering Dekyi Lama and the Senior Sous Chef Jibesh Pokhrel joined us for a chat about the brunch. I was told that they're revamping their brunch menu, which, after tasting, I'd say, will be hard to improve on.

Spread over four selectable–vegetar-ian, non-vegetarian, Newari and des-sert–with a range of delicious picks in each one, the buffet is a hit with the locals, and the expats alike. The brunch brings comforting food with familiar flavours at a reasonable price and an optional access to the resort's indoor swimming pool. You can go for additional helpings without a sense

of guilt since eating here is a nice, uncom-plicated experi -ence—almost like being a part of an exclusive yet cheer-ful party.

What We haDNon-veg platter

Meat seems to be the main focus of the brunch with a variety of meaty delights to choose from. Everything is grilled to perfection right before your eyes while the delish aroma teases you as you wait. The chef puts together a lush plate of grilled chicken legs, chicken sekuwa, wild boar, fish with chilli flakes and tomato and button mushrooms with a splash of tomato-chilli chutney. There’s nothing like the weirdly flavourful combination of charred meat and beer—so a trip down to the bar is certainly warranted.

vegetarian platterNo mucking about their vegetarian

platter either, there's plenty to keep everyone stuffed. Assemble your set of vegetarian platter with options of

warm sel rotis and fried paneer, with veggies on the side. However, it is the stick-food that highlights their non-meat course with deep-fried button mushrooms, potatoes, and tofu. Also, don't forget to try the fermented lemon pickle relish crushed and mixed with akabare khursani, a type of Habanero chilli, for that extra dash of lip-smack-ing spice.

Newari platterQuite minimal but surprisingly

hearty, Gokarna's Newari platter will give you a fleeting but exceedingly great taste of age-old culinary art of the Newars, the oldest inhabitants of the Valley. The course includes the essentials of a traditional Newari

feast: bara, fried hard-boiled eggs, finger-sized deep-fried fish, beans, spicy chicken choi-la, a portion of beaten rice and tangy Newari mixed pickle. Normally served is a rich soup of alu-tama, but this time around they offered quati to mark Janai Purnima. The chef ’s surprise addition of chick-en momos made for an extra twist.

Dessert platterStacked up at the far end, you can

find a complete range of assorted pas-tries, decadent cakes, jellies, rich strawberry-chocolate mousse and fruit cocktails (a mix of kiwi, watermelon, papaya and musk melon with a sprin-kle of light sugar syrup). The servings may be a tad teensy for your liking, but think of the small portions as an excuse to try out everything at the des-sert bar because, take it from us, you simply cannot resist them all. Our favourites were strawberry pastry and chocolate cake, although their cutesy cheesecake was appeasing too.

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BarBecue BruNchgokarna forest resort

Thali, Kathmandutiming: 12 noon-2 pm

every SaturdayPackage available with an optional

access to the swimming pool. For pricing and further details,

contact 01-4451212.

For their abundant range of all-you-can-eat barbecue brunch and a jolly ambience, Gokarna is the place to be on the weekends. By Gaurav Pote

By Jawaharlal Nehru

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safetY IN STyLEHelmets are basic bike essentials, but there’s no reason to let necessity override aesthet-ics and usability. We list a few top of the line helmets that are as much a style statement as a safety investment. By Biraj Singh Chhetri

Shark race-rn Super light weight carbon/aramid fibre shell.n A comfort lining pre-fitted to accommodate all types of glasses.n Double D chin strap.n Magnetic chin strap end.n 4 air flow points with opti-mized venturi efficiency.Price: rs 78,000Available at Gearventure Nepal

Shark Speed-rn Integrated, drop down sun visor.n Extensive wind-tunnel testing to perfect aerodynamics and ventilation system for use with ‘naked’ road bikes.n Double cavity rear spoiler creates faster air circulation to drastically reduce fogging.n Face-shield varies in thick-ness and is optically correct, scratch resistant and anti-fog coated.Price: rs 48,000Available at: Gearventure Nepal

agv ax-8 evo Dual Sportn Super Super Light (SSL) carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass shell construction.n Integrated Ventilation System (IVS) funnels air though the outer shell.n Non-scratch and anti-fog polycarbonate face shield.n Removable and washable cheek pads and internal lining.Price: rs 45,000Available at: Ducati Nepal (Turbo Motors)

Bell revolver evon Internal Sun Shade offers protection from the sun.n Velocity Flow ventilation system for temperature control.n Integrated speaker pockets for audio speakersn ClickRelease for the fastest, easiest, tool-free shield swaps ever.n New redesigned eyeport seal reduces wind noise.Price: rs 25,000Available at Ducati Nepal (Turbo Motors)

agv CorsaThis is one of the most high-end and lightweight dualsport helmets on the market. With technical features like the visor mechanism, a chin air vent, the AX-8 EVO guarantees all the performance and comfort of a road model.n SL in composite fibber, aramid & carbon fibre.n IVS with wide ducts hollowed into the shell.n Breathable lycra micro-porous lining and Dry-comfort fabric with sanitising treatment.n Fully removable and washable inner liners of CoolMax fabric.n RACE 2 flat, non-scratch shield with wide field of vision and suit-

able for tear-offs.n Extra Quick Release System (XQRS) in metal with roto-transla-tion opening.n Quick Release Shield for tool-free removal and replacement of the visor in seconds.Price: rs 1,10,000Available at Ducati Nepal (Turbo Motors)

Bell Star Carbonn Velocity Flow Ventilation system with FlowAdjust for maximum ven-tilation and temperature control.n Super stable aerodynamic signa-

ture resists buffeting and lift.n Contour Cut cheek pads for superior fit and comfort.n 3Mode Shield for instant on-bike shield adjustments, and Click-Release for the fastest, easiest, tool-free shield swaps ever.n NutraFog II superior anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV protected shield.n Removable and washable, Xtatic XT2 antibacterial/antimicrobial interior comfort liner.Price: rs 80,000Available at Ducati Nepal (Turbo Motors)

There are only so many times you can get out of your busy sched-ules and the hustle and bustle of the city, and embark on a road trip—you and the meanderings

of your mind. A tip like making sure your ride is in good condition is a no-brainer; so, here are some tips from frequenters on the road to help you make the most of the trips.

Company is key

Going on a road-trip alone can be introspective, but taking friends can be a way to bond and make memories. Sailesh Lamichhane, Managing Director, Global Fellowship Nepal, says, “Having company is essential as it can get pretty lonely. It’s even better if you can switch driving as it gets tiring.”

a little planning goes a long way

While over-preparation can ruin the spontaneity factor of your trip, a little planning shouldn’t go amiss. Divide responsibilities for food, beverages, fuel, music and other essentials that you may need during the trip clearly among your trip-mates.

Bring a spare car key

Some people are particularly adept at losing their keys than others, and there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in the middle of a road trip. Avoid this by carrying a spare.

Make stops and get chattySince a road trip is about befriending

strangers, get chatty. Biplab Subedi, IT entrepreneur, says, “Villages in the Western districts, like Myagdi and Syangja, are beautiful for road trips. Opt for bike-rides as roads are not suit-able for cars. Talk to the locals, more so if you are a lone traveller, as they have better knowledge about the place—you might learn fascinating things.”

Music is the best company Lamichhane says that upbeat music

will keep you in high spirits. And if you do get bored of the music, consider an audio-book—especially if you’re a lone traveller.

road gamesPut the inner child in you at work

and come up with interesting road games. If your creativity fails, stick to popular games like, team storytelling, 20 questions, or Rock, Paper, Scissors.

keep a car trash canWe are all for you having a good

time, but don’t act like imbeciles litter-ing the roads. Keep a garbage bag and avoid throwing bottles and plastics on the roads.

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this week we asked you, “if you could live as the opposite sex for just one day, what would you do and why?” here are the

funniest answers.

NaliNi sharma: Probably claim a Nobel Prize for be-ing the first man to know exactly what women want.

BizaY Paudel: I wonder what will happen to me the next nine months if I were to conceive that very day.

raju sah: Surely a life-changer! Well, for a serial eve-teaser that I am, it should feel like a lesson that every girl would want me to learn when I shall be the victim of eve-teasing phenomenon.

suramYa khaNal: If I were a girl for a day, I would probably nag my boyfriend, go shopping for the whole day with his money, and fake being tired and stressed at the end of the day.

Congratulations Nalini sharma; you won!

This week’s question is: “As it’s Father’s Day, we want to know what you would do if you and your father switched roles for a day?” Send in your answers to facebook.com/moversand-

shakers. The funniest/wittiest answers will win tickets for two from

Q’s cinemas.

Your winning

reply

We spoke to some frequent travellers on the road to give you all the information you need for your next road trip.`

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